Bush fire destroys power pole, disrupts Kunawarara to Clairview power

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Ergon repairs crews have had to bring
in heavy earth moving machinery to gain access to a damaged power pole that was
brought down by bush fire activity in the Raspberry Creek Rd area near
Kunawarara to the north of Rockhampton.

Corporate Communications Manager Bob
Pleash said around 730 customers in the Kunawarara, Marlborough, Ogmore, St
Lawrence, Clairview and surrounding areas lost power this morning just after
10.30 am.

Ergon immediately dispatched a
helicopter and several crews in response to the incident.

Due to the rugged terrain where the
damaged pole is and the amount of burnt vegetation access has become very
difficult and a large excavator has been brought in to clear a trail to the
site.

The pole will have to be replaced and
power is expected to be fully restored to affected customers later tonight.

It is believed fires have been burning
in the area for several days.

Ergon thanks customers for their patience and understanding
while repairs are completed.